In this episode, Mary Beth Hardy, LivHOME?s Regional Director, Central Region, discusses the practice of Brain Aerobics and the great value it can have for seniors. She explains how caregivers can help work Brain Aerobics into a senior?s everyday life and how it can be beneficial in addressing the decline in brain function that often comes with age. She provides interesting, real-life examples of Brain Aerobics activities seniors and their caregivers have developed and used.

In this episode, Kirsten Goulde, Vice President of Human Resources at LivHOME, discusses the different types of caregiving providers available to seniors. She addresses the differences between large providers, smaller caregiving companies, and individuals who work as caregivers; a ?must have? list of priorities when selecting a caregiver; and resources for finding additional information on selecting and employing caregivers.

Stuart Zimring, an elder law attorney based in California, discusses in this episode just what elder law is and what types of issues elder law attorneys can address on behalf of seniors. He explores topics such as the documents a senior needs to have in place, what Medicare does and does not cover in terms of paying for care, and how to find a good elder law attorney.

In this episode, Steve Barlam, Chief Professional Officer of LivHOME, discusses how seniors and their families should tackle the very sensitive topic of planning for the future care needs of the senior. He deals with issues including the ?right time? to have such a conversation, the necessity of considering lifestyle issues as part of the care-planning process, and where to turn for financial and legal advice.

Steve Barlam, Chief Professional Officer of LivHOME, in this episode discusses how seniors and their families should handle the very beginning of the caregiving relationship. He discusses important topics such as preparations the senior and his or her family should make ahead of time, readying the home for the caregiver's very first visit, and how one should expect the caregiving relationship to develop over time.

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